Research Group in Transportation Engineering (GIIT)

  • Postal address

    Ecuador

Organization profile

Organization profile

The Transportation Engineering Research Group (GIIT) is established with the purpose of optimizing transportation systems for the benefit of society. Its mission focuses on the research and development of innovations in the field of transportation, focusing on the creation of ultra-light vehicles and the implementation of intelligent controls that facilitate self-driving and automated parking search. This approach not only seeks to improve vehicle performance, but also contribute to reducing the environmental footprint, all while maintaining a balance in costs. The vision of GIIT is to generate a positive impact on society through innovative knowledge in engineering, especially in areas related to engineering, industry and construction within the Automotive Mechanical Engineering Career.

Research lines:

  1. Energy efficiency and environmental pollution
  2. Maintenance engineering applied to transportation
  3. Automotive mechanical design
  4. Transportation and mobility

Coordinator:

Paul Hernan Narvaez Villa ([email protected])

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

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